# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.023: “Minor” defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.023

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.023
- **Heading:** “Minor” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 13 / Chapter 159 / Section 159.023

## Text

“ Minor ” means any person who is:

1. Less than 18 years of age; or

2. Less than 19 years of age if guardianship of the person is continued until the person reaches the age of 19 years pursuant to NRS 159A.191 .

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.013 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.013.md)
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- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.017 “Guardian” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.017.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.018 “Home state” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.018.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.019 “Incapacitated” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.019.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.022 “Limited capacity” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.022.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.023 “Minor” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.023.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.024 “Private professional guardian” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.024.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.025 “Proposed protected person” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.025.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.026 “Special guardian” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.026.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.028 Terms: “Writing” or “written”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.028.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.033 Application to guardians ad litem](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.033.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.034 Notice by petitioner: To whom required; manner for providing; waiver of requirement; proof of giving filed with court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.034.md)

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